Pritzker on Harris running mate

As Vice President Kamala Harris ramps up her campaign following President Biden's endorsement, she has raised a record $81 million within 24 hours. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed his support for Harris and is being considered as a potential running mate, reflecting the importance of Midwest representation in the election. While Harris has received endorsements from key Democratic leaders like Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the highest-ranking House and Senate Democrats have yet to endorse her. Other potential candidates for vice president include Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, amid discussions of the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on the campaign. The upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago will showcase the party's progressive policies, with Pritzker likely to play a significant role. The selection process for Harris's running mate aims to appear legitimate and unpressured by party leadership, according to political analysts.